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the scene. >> 1, 2, 3. >> happy new year. we will see you. >> jacqueline: it is definitely called out there tonight. we did see cloud coverage that is why it is willie called right now, right now it is freezing. 30's through vallejo. 40's and san jose. mostly clear. and 20's bay-area wide card with frost and mostly sunny skies. for this week, we will keep it cold but have

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".auld lang syne music" ash hundreds of thousands of people crowded into new york city's times square to watch the crystal-covered ball drop at midnight. >> this year's festivities will take place in weather about 20 degrees colder than a year ago.when it was a balmy 54 degrees. new york city's countdown was the first in decades without television host dick clark, who died in april. his name was engraved on one of the crystal panels on the ball. >>kimberlee: we will take a look at your forecast, when we come back. a >> jacqueline: . and this is a live look from treasure island. where you'll be able to see one of the many firework shows around the bay area at midnight. we're counting down to the new year --starting at 11-30 tonight.

kron4's new year's live with catherine heenan and gary radnich. we'll show you firework shows from all over the bay area and around the world. stay with us, we'll be right back!

vista river around this evening police in of oakland. the shooter is still on the the city.

in national news. the bush tax cut expire at midnight, and if nothing is done, taxes go up for middle class americans. that is what everyone is trying to avoid. late monday evening vice president joe biden and senator harry read headed to the capitol to brief democrats on a deal worked out between congressional to prevent across the board sources say the deal calls for a tax hike for couples earning more than 450- thousand dollars a year. what the president wanted and what republicans wanted. the deal also calls for the extension of unemployment benefits and sources say the deal also delays by two months the automatic across the board spending cuts. that two month delay will end up being payed for half with tax revenue and half wiwith spending cuts. for some this is a way to get this legislation through. for others it's a matter of kicking the can down the road. and delaying another day. now the senate is expected to vote, if they can get the bill drafted in time. if it passes it goes to the they are due to meet tomorrow at noon eastern unclear if house leaders optimism tonight, we could votes this down tomorrow. >> doctors are treating secretary of state hillary clinton for a blood clot

doctors are confident she will make a full recovery. they say the blood clot did not cause a stroke, or neurological damage. the clot is located in the vein in the space between the brain and the skull behind the right ear. clinton's doctors say that to help dissolve the clot, blood thinners. she will be released once the medication dose has been from across the globe. >> let us hear from police chief, howard jordan. >> the bottom line is that it has to stop. we, as a community have to do a better job of protecting our young children. this was the 131 st , side of the year. more community involvement is also key for the new year.

>> jacqueline: with already, cold and even freezing in some areas. as we go towards wednesday. this live look we are dealing with clear skies so perfect for those fireworks. said it to go off in the area but high clouds will be streaming in. not much for the halting of these cool temperatures already freezing in fairfield, 36 in fairfield. 35 in vallejo and it is even going to get colder, overnight. 20's and '30's expected with 29 degrees in santa rosa. 27 degrees and santa rosa. and 30's also for the south bay and for the coast. half moon bay.

there is a freeze watch for the north bay virtually the entire north bay will be impacted. sub-freezing temperatures are expected to last. with icy conditions expected. and make sure that you allow yourself some extra time with frost expected. tab's really not going to warm up that watch. still, upper 40's as we take a look at our extended forecast. for wednesday, before things start to warm up on thursday. temperatures in the 50s by the end of this week with a slight chance of showers on saturday. we will keep you posted. >> let us check back in with the symphony hall with catherine and gary radnich. >> let me be the first to

say that i think that the key is overcast. the most of the time, we just come in and. >> oh no! i will be party in which you on the spirit. >> one more shot of vicki.. do you like the bling! this is a great moment for kron 4. >> this is one of the most sophisticated and glamorous parties foot of the year. >> we have been in different locations and some of them can get a little rowdy.

>> i reported around 5. with some of promotions. >> i guarantee that this is the only live show at midnight. with balloons and fireworks. >> cocktails. >> and dancing. will you do a fred astaire. >> the last time that jim swanson did some dancing.

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jim harbaugh is giving his guys some time off heading into the playoffs. jason has that story straight ahead we'll wet your appetite for new years live by taking a quick look back at the biggest sports moments of 2012. thousands of people are expected to celebrate the new year at six flags discovery kingdom in vallejo! you're looking at a live picture. we're counting down to the new year kron4's catherine heenan and gary radnich is hosting new years live right here on kron4. starting in a few minutes.

>> welcome back. as the 49ers beat the cardinals, 27-pertained. m thes went to michael crabtree. 27-13. franknted his place in history. 81 touchdowns. and minutes after the niners had victory, the wait and see mode. >> players need to rest

their minds, will rest their bodies. they will have today, tomorrow and wednesday and we will ask them and suggest and nearly incest to stay close. >> right now, things are well but we need to take advantage of those opportunities. >> a likely scenario is that if there will be hosting green bay. the raiders, on the heels of a truly miserable season. fired some of their coaches. offensive coordinator knapp was let to go. and just 18 points per game and most glaring was seventh last year, 28 this year it also the special teams linebacker. a big day of firings are run the n f l

what chargers head coach was also lead to go. just one of seven the most surprising was lovie and actor died season in chicago he is gone. the longest. chiefs romeo also fired and past of the cleveland browns past shermer stanford, there are six point favored. in the rose bowl. u.s. see the high hoped for the trojans but they finished 7-6. the final 21-7. u.s. see and georgia